Anime UK News • The latest news and reviews fresh from Japan

News

Manga Entertainment UK to release Demon Lord Retry! and Mob Psycho 100 II, Q2 Schedule Adjusted

Two more anime are coming to the UK this June! In addition, select titles have received release date adjustments.

NormanicGrav • 23rd March 2020

Anime Review

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 2 Review

Tragic deaths, flickers of hope, and truths are revealed in one of the best Attack on Titan releases so far.

Ian Wolf • 23rd March 2020

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 3 Review

The third volume of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novels shines the spotlight on genius detective Ranpo - which is sure to be a major hit with his fans. Even if you don’t have fond feelings for him, readers will still enjoy exploring the origins of the Armed Detective Agency.

Demelza • 22nd March 2020

Anime Review

The Girl in Twilight Blu-ray Review

The Girl in Twilight is a show that slipped under the radar for some but offers a fun story with a likeable cast who get their time to shine and develop.

HWR • 21st March 2020

Site Announcement

Announcing the Anime UK News Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 Winners!

The votes are in and now it's time to celebrate not just the best anime, manga and light novels of 2019 - but of the past decade too! Did your favourite win in the Anime UK News Reader's Choice Awards 2019?

AUKN Staff • 20th March 2020

News

Funimation Announces First Wave of Spring 2020 Anime Simulcasts

Funimation reveals numerous anime for this Spring 2020. The English simuldubs will be taking a brief break, but the simulcasts will continue!

NormanicGrav • 20th March 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 6 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 6 delivers some lighthearted fun while navigating through the problems of falling in love with your friends. Coupled with more of the industry-focused stories we know and love, this proves to be another satisfying read.

Demelza • 20th March 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 1 Review

Violence reigns as a group of convicts are sent to find the elixir of life in the first volume of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

Ian Wolf • 19th March 2020

Manga Review

Samurai 8 – The Tale of Hachimaru Volume 1 Review

Samurai 8 is the next Shonen Jump story penned by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto (although it's drawn by Akira Okubo). Following up ninjas with samurai makes sense; following up ninjas with space-travelling cyborg samurai might be going too far…

Cold Cobra • 19th March 2020

News

BLEACH to Return, and Tite Kubo’s Burn the Witch Receiving Anime

With next year marking the 20th anniversary of Tite Kubo's popular BLEACH manga, a number of new projects are being announced - including an anime of the Thousand Year Blood War story arc, and spin-off one-shot Burn the Witch!

Josh A. Stevens • 18th March 2020

Anime Review

Twin Star Exorcists Part 4 Review

While Twin Star Exorcists is not the greatest shonen anime out there, it can still be quite fun to watch, with Part 4 giving you a satisfying conclusion to the series despite some sketchier plot points.

Onosume • 18th March 2020

Manga Review

The Golden Sheep Volume 3 Review

The final volume of The Golden Sheep delivers a satisfying conclusion. The cast has grown immensely since the first book and these final chapters show us that they’ll be just fine from now on. Those of you looking for a new slice of life series about adolescents need to look no further because this is a manga you need to have in your collection.

Demelza • 17th March 2020

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 21 (Episodes 493-516) Review

Over a year since the last One Piece release, we see the outfall of Marineford, the origins of Luffy and Ace's friendship, and the start of a new adventure.

Ian Wolf • 16th March 2020

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 1 Review

Will a little mind-reading magic transform the lives of two 30-something salarymen? Find out in Cherry Magic! Yuu Toyota's first BL manga from the new Square Enix list.

Sarah • 16th March 2020

Book Review

Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Volume 1 Review

Wandering Witch is off to an interesting start. Fans of Kino’s Journey will certainly want to check it out for its similar style of storytelling, while others may be put off by some of the grim tales being told.

Demelza • 14th March 2020

News

Anime Limited Reveals Ajin: Demi-Human Season 2 (with Ajin Films 2 & 3) UK Home Video Release Details

The second season, plus the second & third films, for Ajin: Demi-Human is finally scheduled for UK home video by Anime Limited.

NormanicGrav • 13th March 2020

News

BEASTARS Season 1 Now Streaming on Netflix

The CG anime adaptation by studio Orange of Land of the Lustrous fame is finally available to watch dubbed and subbed.

NormanicGrav • 13th March 2020

News

Anime Limited Acquires KONOSUBA Seasons 1 & 2 for UK Home Video Release

One of the anime communities fan favourites is coming to the UK on Blu-ray later this year!

NormanicGrav • 12th March 2020

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 1 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 1 brings a new tale of office romance to the market. While the cover and synopsis may put some readers off at first glance, I encourage you to look beyond that because there is a hidden gem underneath.

Demelza • 11th March 2020

Anime Review

King’s Game The Animation Review

King’s Game The Animation proves an entertaining entry in the horror genre. It has a reputation for being a terrible anime but, provided you don’t take it seriously, there is a compelling narrative to be found here.

Demelza • 9th March 2020